Chief Executive Officer (B2B SaaS)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief Executive Officer (B2B SaaS) based in Switzerland.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity designed for an experienced operator ready to take ownership of a B2B SaaS business within a fast-scaling portfolio environment. You will be responsible for driving end-to-end performance across strategy, revenue growth, operations, and organizational development, with full P&L accountability. The role combines entrepreneurial autonomy with the backing of a seasoned global platform that removes operational complexity and enables leaders to focus on growth and execution. You will shape go-to-market strategy, build and lead high-performing teams, and guide product and commercial evolution in competitive SaaS markets. Acting as both strategist and operator, you will influence key decisions across product, sales, and finance while fostering a strong, performance-driven culture. This is an opportunity to scale a SaaS business with significant independence, while leveraging the resources, expertise, and network of a broader ecosystem.

Accountabilities

• Define and execute the company’s strategy, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and portfolio goals.
• Own full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
• Lead and scale go-to-market execution across PLG, inbound, enterprise sales, and partnership channels.
• Drive operational excellence through KPI management, process optimization, and scalable operating models.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing leadership teams, including succession planning and organizational design.
• Champion product and business innovation, including adoption of AI-driven opportunities and new business models.
• Establish a strong company culture grounded in accountability, performance, and collaboration.
• Represent the business externally with customers, partners, investors, and industry stakeholders.
• Partner closely with portfolio leadership to ensure strategic alignment and execution excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CEO, General Manager, or senior executive in a B2B SaaS organization.
• Strong track record of scaling SaaS businesses and driving key growth metrics such as ARR, retention, and profitability.
• Deep expertise in go-to-market strategy across PLG, enterprise sales, and partnerships.
• Strong financial acumen with full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing leadership teams.
• Experience driving organizational transformation and operational improvements at scale.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across internal and external audiences.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into execution in complex environments.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Fully remote-first working model with complete flexibility in location and schedule
• High autonomy and entrepreneurial ownership of a SaaS business within a larger portfolio
• Reduced administrative and operational burden, enabling focus on growth and strategy
• Competitive compensation aligned with market benchmarks, with performance-based upside
• Access to a global network of SaaS operators and portfolio leadership expertise
• Flexible time off to support rest, balance, and long-term performance
• Collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment focused on execution and impact
• Opportunity to scale and lead a high-growth SaaS company with significant strategic influence